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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.44, 4,109.80 and 891.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.44, 4,109.80 and 891.12 is: 1,336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.44 : 4,109.80 = 891.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.44/4,109.80 = 891.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.44x = 4,109.80 × 891.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.44x = 3,662,324.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,324.98/2,740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.40

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